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Cms BOKSIXG OltEGOXTAX, SATTJRT3AJ , AUGUST 8, FRANCE ALONE HELD FRIEND . OF ' POLAND Grave ' Injustice Being Done, .Says Paderewski. ATTACK ON REDS DENIED Tales Xot AggTessors in Latest "Warfare, Declares ex-Premier. Kight la for Existence. (By a staff correspondent of the New York World.) (Copyright by tho New York World. Pub lished by arrangement.) AIX-LES-BAINS, France, Aug. 27. (Special cable,.) -The situation having reached a point at which the allied powers had been forced to abandon their position of. aloofness and to state their attitude more .clearly, position at whloh, indeed, the possi bility of a new European war began to claim the attention of the peoples of the world I sought an interview here with Ignace Jan Paderewski in the hope of learning aomething of the Polish side of the question. For I know how deeply interested the American people would be in any thing Paderewski might say the man whom they admire as a patriot and an artist. "Everyone Is throwing stones." he said. "Nc one is willing to do ua justice. Only .France, who has sent officers and munitions to us. Is giv ing ,any help." Paderewski paused a moment, then exclaimed: In one country I shall not men tion names Poland's present position is being used to make "political cap ital. The truth is not being told to the people of that country. One prominent politician to whom L ex plained the situation with full de tail, showing him. even documentary proofs, made a speech a faw days later in which he presented every thing in an entirely opposite light." I suggested to Paderewski that he Rhould place the situation before the readers of the World in the same way as he had before the politician of whom he spoke. "I cannot do that," he said. "There are matters I cannot divulge. I will , say frankly," he added, "that I was against war when there was oppor tunity to 'make peace on favorable terms. At the time I was prime min ister I favored doing so. So I went to Paris and laid the matter before the supreme council. I asked to be allowed to accept these terms, but they would not agree to that. We were bound to the allies, we were their proteges, they had guaranteed our independence and we had to abide by their decision. They themselves were then supporting three Russian armies in the field. Poles Kot Aggressors. "It is said generally that we at tacked Russia. That is simply ab nurd, because if we did, then Kolchak, Denikine and Tudenitch attacked Russia. We attacked the bolsheviets, against whom the allies themselves were waging war at that time. "The decision of the Polish staff was to prevent the bolshevists from attacking; to prevent them, as Gen eral Henry explained, from hitting first. To prevent battles taking place in PoliEh territory they carried out a counter offensive. And it was a counter offensive, not an offens've. because it was only a development of the state of war which had existed for two years. "It did not s-ucceed," Paderewski continued, "but, then, a great many of our efforts during the war did not succeed. That is not evidence that we were wrong. Steps had to be taken to defend ourselves. Our ob ject was to destroy those menacing forces, to avoid the danger of inva sion and to keep bolshevism out of Foland. Up to that time no one had thought of attacking Poland either verbally or in the newspapers. But when our counter offensive was opened it was described as a wanton attack on Russia. It was not, be cause we were in a state of war al ready. France and England were at war with Russia long before we were, because in 1918 we were not inde pendent; we were an occupied terri tory." Tfa Assistance Expected. "Did Poland expect assistance from the allies at that time?" I asked. "No," answered Paderewski. "The great powers were liquidating their own enterprise. They had started expeditions to Archangel and Mur man, and later on to Odessa, with the Idea of assisting the democratic forces in Russia to set up a really normal Russian government. "What." I asked, "was the cause of the disaster to the Polish army? Was It any enterprise towardi Kieff?" "The tremendous front," was the reply. The front was more than 1000 miles long and our army was neither numerous enough nor suffi ciently equipped, for that. We had no good arms, because from the very beginning, when I was still trying to get armaments and equipments from the liquidation of stocks in Paris, was met everywhere, if not with re fusals exactly, with great unwilling ness to sell these stocks to Foland People were simply crazy for peace. They said: Tf we sell these to you you will make war.' I said: 'We are in a state of self-defense.' They re plied: 'Nobody will attack yon if you do not fight.' So we had not enough munitions." Then, after a moment of thought, Paderewski said: "We are fighting now for our ex istence. That is the fact. The terms proposed to us by the Soviets, and recommended for our acceptance by some friendly powers, mean simply the destruction of our independence. If we had to reduce our army to the number demanded by the bolshevists, if we had to give up the line of rail way through our territory that leads to German territory, if we had to abandon all thought of being able to defend ourselves, and if we bad to entertain a large bolshevist fore of occupation, that would be the end of Poland. Whoever thinks that such conditions are compatible with the MONKEY IS MASCOT COMEDIK.WE. FOR if' - A rt S t - . - b ' - - ft Josephine Davia. Not a step toward the foot lights will charming Josephine Davis, international comedienne and personal friend of Sir Thomas Llpton, take unless she has first petted "Little Pan," the tiny 6-weeks-old baby mon key. Both appear at'Pantage this week, but in difCerent acts. Since "Little Pan's" advent into this world Miss Davis has shared an interest with his mother in him. And far be it from his mother to be jealous of the counter affection, for she often carries him from the room occupied by the monkeys to Miss Davie dressing room, where the little chap climbs Into the lap of Miss Davis and plays until time for one or the other to step before the foot lights. . Miss Davis has come to. be lieve that the little monkey bears a good-luck charm for her. WOMEN CELEBRATE 'S AT HARDING PORCH Senator Expresses Pleasure at Vote Victory. SEX PARTY IS OPPOSED Nominee Completes Address to Be Given Today on Stand on League of Xatione. idea of Poland's integrity and inde pendence is not our friend, nor is he the friend of Justice." FHU1T ACREAGE INCREASES GRAINS LOSE, ACCORDING TO SEARIOX COUNTY SURVEY. Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye and Corn Show Marked Decrease; Hay Makes Big Gain. SALEM, Or, Aug. 27. (Special.) Fruit arceage in Marion county for the year 1920 has increased materially when compared with previous years, while there has been a reduction of several hundred acres in the grain area, according, to a report prepared here today by Ben F. West, county assessor. Wheat, oats, barley, rye and corn ehow a marked decrease in acreage wnen compared with 1919, while clover hay has increased from 9165 acres last year to 14,306 this year Practically all of the staple fruit crops have shown material gains in acreage. The bearing hop acreage for 1920 Is given as 8229 acres, while approximately 1232 acres are classi fied as new acreage and will not come into bearing until next year. The report shows a total of 329.667 acres in farms, while last year the farm acreage was 32i.505.16 acres. The acreage of the county, segre gated as to crops, follows: Winter wheat, 32.590: spring wheat ii.zui; oats, ,uus; Darley, 1506: rye, 1394: corn, 6675; clover. 14,306; alfal fa, 580; wild or marsh hay, 807; other hay crops. 15,962; potatoes, 4696; other root crops, 440; field peas, 155': field beans, 104;. hops, old acreage, 3229 other field crops,- 440; apple trees, bearing, 8552; apple trees, nonbearing oio; cherry trees, bearing, 1263; cher ry trees, nonbearing, 171; peach trees, bearing. 352; peach trees, nonbearing, 9; Bear trees, bearing, 1051; pear trees, nonbearing, 943 ; prune trees, bearing, 13,825; prune trees, non bearing, 6935; walnut trees, bearing zct; walnut trees, nonbearing. 1675 loganberries, 3446; blackberries and raspberries, 2940; strawberries, 875 other fruits and nuts, bearing. 250 other fruits and nuts, nonbearing, 204 f Lresinol i jt (Hi ii w i rt d ,p I esrt i trrurisC Resinol Ointment and Reslnol Soaphavebeenprescribedby phy siciansformanyyearsasastandard treatment lor various skin disord ers. Eczema, rashes and blotchy, rough complexions, as well as' scalds, cuts or bruises, respond quickly to its gentle, healine properties. Your druggist sells the Resinol Products. REPAIRS T0BE MADE Railroad Decides to Follow Sugges tions of Commission. SALEM. Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) Officials of the Portland & Oregon City railroad company have agreed to follow suggestions of the Oregon public service commission and repair its bridges, roadbed and rolling stock, according to a letter received from Stephen Carver, manager of the road, at the offices of the commission here today. Several complaints have been lodged with the public service commission with regard to the condition of th railroad, according to Fred G. Buch tel. chairman of the commission, and on July 10 a letter was. sent to the officials of the corporation urging that they take some action along the line of making necessary repairs. AIRPLANE IS DESTROYED Backfire Burns All but Tail of Big Machine at Marshfleld. MARSHFIELD, Or., Aug.. 27. Th Washington, Oregon and Idaho com pany's plane that has been operated here for the past few weeks by Lieu tnant Rripffi humeri nm. tha Mapah field landing field this morning when tne engne DacKiirea. Lieutenant Briggs and his asslsta bad started the engine and were goln to Myrtle Point. They had a fl extinguisher and succeeded In putti out ine lire once, Dut not until machine waus half burned. AH that was left of It was the tail, which they chopped off. The plane was fully Insured. & A R. green stamps ror cash. Holman Fuel Co. Ualn 353. 580-21. Adv. re IS the Seattle prohibition office. Inspector O'Harra combed the files of his office for all statutes bearing on the ques tion. "Fruit juices may not legally be used aa a beverage where they con tain more than one-halt of one per cent alcohol," Inspector O'Harra said. "There is an exception, however, In the legality of keeping fermented fruit juices, as the prohibition serv ice lias ruled that apple juice may be allowed to ferment until it changes to vinegar. "Technically, none of the stock in process of fermentation is supposed to be used as a beverage. "I do not see any way, however, in which we can watch the home manu facturer to see that none of the stock disappears before it becomes vinegar: Further, a home will not be searched for evidence that the juice is being consumed. "No permits or rulings can be ls sued legalizing the activities of home brewers or wine makers, who are clearly violating the Volstead act. Legal opinion answering the letter of Mr. Cowen should, however, be is sued by the United States attorney." ROAD SIGNS ARE URGED GOVERNOR ADVISES HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ACT. lllllllllillllllllllllillllllllillH I TODAY! LAST DAY! MARION, O., Aug. 27. Ratification of the suffrage amendment was cele brated at Senator Harding's front porch tonight at a meeting in which the republican nominee and several score of Marion women took part. The senator expressed his pleasure at the success of the suffrage cause and told the women he had every onfidence that the members of their ex would live up fully to tneir ewly imposed obligations. He urged that there be no segregation of worn- n in a party founded on sex preju dice. Senator Harding completed? prepa ration of his address to be delivered ere tomorrow, elaborating on his stand on the league of nations. Tomorrow's address is expected to be one of the most important of the campaign. New "fork Editor Caller. Conspicuous among those in con ference with the nominee today was Colonel George Harvey, New York editor. It has been stated that his rrand had to do with the league is sue. Other callers were Henry P. Davison, a partner in the Morgan banking house; Fred Underwood, president of the Erie railway; and Gutson Borglum, the sculptor. At the suffrage celebration tonight, short speeches were made by Senator Harding, Colonel Harvey, ex-Senator George Sutherland of Utah, and Charles Warren of Michigan. Col- nel Harvey described himself as the one, lonely democrat left east of the Alleghany mountains" and called on his "sister democrats" in the dele gation to vote for Harding. The nominee told the women that he believed they would not be un- uly Influenced by the argument that it was a democratic state which com pleted ratification. Suffrage Pleasure Expressed. I rejoice with you," Senator Hard ing, said, "in the conferring of suf frage to the women citizenship of this nation. I do not mean to ac- redit myself with a very exceptional part In bringing It about, though I did have the satisfaction to have voted for submission of the suffrage mendment and in a small way per haps, I have had some part in bring ing about the consummation of ratification. I do not think I played the part that some of the more insistent friends of suffrage thought I ought to play, but the part I did play I played In keeping with my con- clence and the properties of politics. There were those who urged that I insist that the governors of certain republican states call special sessions of their legislatures to act on the amendment. Iteqneats HeM Impossible. T could not do that. I do not be- ieve in any trespass of power or un becoming exercise of authority. I am sure I do not rejoice tonight because of the character of some of our representatives who advocated suffrage. I rejoice because it was due to the women of America and know you are competent to meet the questions of the ballot. "Nothing could make me regret so much the coming of suffrage as to see the segregation of women into a party. We have always had two great parties, and great parties are the only means we have for the ef fective expression of popular senti ment. Someone has eaid that a good many women are going to vote ac cording to the politics of the state that perfected ratification. Republican Help Cited. "How perfectly silly that is: no woman ever would believe it, though some man might think to say it. There wouldn't have been any need for Tennessee to think of ratifying it if 29 republican states hadn't led the way. 'I beg of you, and through you of the womanhood of the United States, not to make up your minds as voters along lines of prejudice or of getting even. Give of your conscience and your convictions in making up your minds on public questions." baying that, although he was- a democrat, Ms party bad 'Teft me long ago," Colonel Harvey told the crowd he wa going to prove my democracy by voting and occasionally writing a lew tnings in tavor oi tne election of the biggest, broadest and bravest American I (have ever known. Warren G. Harding." NEW VOTERS ARE SWINDLED MILL PAY IS REDUCED CUT OF 50 CENTS A MAN KEEP MTLX,S RUNNING. TO Pay Drop Is Only Temporary and Will Rule Until Price of Lum ber Products Go Up. ' MARSHFIELD. Or., Aug. 27. Spe claX) To meet an emergency among lumber manufacturers on Coos Bay an agreement has been reached be tween several of the mills and the Four-L'o for a straight reduction of pay of 50 cents each man, this .reduc tion to be temporary and to rule until the price of lumber products Increase so that the present wage can be put into effect again. The agreement waa made in a con ference of Four-L representatives and managers and others from the mills. According to reports given out by the persons in attendance this re course was declared imperative with the mill owners, in lieu of closing down entirely. The Four-L members declared they favored a reduction in pay rather than an indefinite shut down. This 'arrangement places the scale for common .labor back to $4.80 from $5.30. The $5.30 wage had been in effect since last March. North Bend Won't Cut Pay. NORTH BEND, Or., Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) The North Bend Mill & Lum ber company issued a letter to their employes, following the announce ment by other mills on Coos bay, de claring the company would not reduce their current pay at least during Sep tember. The letter explains that the lumber situation is not encouraging. The company will maintain the pres ent schedule if the situation remains as it is. Most of the mills which have announced reductions employ mostly Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lui bermen members, while the North Bend Mill & Lumber company plant has many timber workers. Delays to Tourists, Non-Residents of Oregon, Cited Improve ment Is Asked. SALEM, Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) Because of recent complaints that non-resident tourists hd been sub jected to unnecessary delay In Ore gon, due to a lack of road signs, and a subsequent article appearing in The Oregonlan in which C. C. Bradley of Portland quoted a number of Cali fornlans as saying that they would not return to this state. Governor Ol cott today sent a letter to the state highway commission urging that some immediate action be taken tp remedy the alleged unsatisfactory condition. "The newspaper article to which I refer," said the governor's letter tp the commission, "was based on state ments made by C. C. Bradley, promi nent Portland business man. I think his statements merit attention and consideration. I might say in con nection with this subject of detour signs that I have heard many com plaints voiced concerning lack of these covering the period of the past several years of highway construc tion In this state. It would seem that a remedy could be devised. "Will you kindly advise this office of the status of this matter and your views as to the possibility of improv ing the situation? Also, while on the subject, give me the status of plac ing of regular road signs covering highways of the state vhlch I under stand you are working on." WEED KILLS 400 SHEEP Lupine Eaten Along Road When Changing Pasture; Loss $3100. SALEM, Or.. Aug. 27 (Special.) Approximately 400 out of a flock of 700 sheep belonging to J. H. Hinton stockman of Hamilton, Grant county. died recently as the result of eat lng lupine, a poisonous weed, accord ing to Dr. W. H. Lytle, state vet erinarian, who returned here today alter examining the animals. Dr. Lytle said that livestock ordi narily would not eat lupine, and that few deaths among sheep had been caused by the weed. The sheep lost by Mr. Hinton were being transferred to new pasture, and the ownerje-' neves L ne y UDiamea a quantity OI lupine along the road. The monetary loss is estimated at olOO. CENSUS FIGURES CORRECT 4801 Population Credited to Klam ath Falls Will Stand. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Aug. 27 (Special.) The government census figures for Klamath Falls, 4801 will stand. W. A. Torril. state supervisor of census, announced here today after a two days Investigation. The chamber of commerce requested a recount, claiming tne city naa a voting registration of 4000. Under actual count, 2700 registrations were shown. On receipt of this information. the census bureau at Washington wired Torril to abandon plans for recounting. The California Power company to day announced filing application for increased water rates, with the state public service commission. CITIZENS BUY ROAD ISSUE Walla Walla County Bonds Sold at Par in Large Blocks. WALLA WALLA, Wash., Aug. 27. (Special.) The rush of local taxpay ers to buy the 3340,000 county road bond Issue at par, for which bankers and bond buyers offered but 90 to 95 per cent continues. One man appeared early this morn ing and bought a block of $45,000 and many have asked for smaller amounts. The commissioners expect to sell the entire issue direct to local people. $13,000 REFUND ORDERED CO 00 Taxpayers of Marion County to Get Money Back. SALEM, Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) A refund of more than $13,000 col lected Illegally by the county court wm De distributed ampng approxi mately 6000 tax payers of Marlon county within the next six weeks, it was announced here today. The refund is made necessary be cause of an order issued by the courts, enjoining the county from collecting tax funds in excess of the 6 per cent limitation. Bogus Tax Collector Calls at Homes for Poll Levy. PITTSBURG, Aug. 27 Numerous enfranchised Alleghany county women yesterday were defrauded by a bogus tax collector, who went Into action shortly after Secretary Colby signed the proclamation declaring women suffrage a law. The swindler appeared at their homes, informed them that they must pay . poll tax if they wanted to vote In November, collected the money, and handing out a receipt, disappeared. HOME BREW QUERY MADE COWEN WANTS TO MANUFAC TURE WINE FOR OWN USE. Telephone Company to Quit. SALEM, Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) The Mount Pine Telephone company, with headquarters at Bend, has filed with the Oregon public service com mission -application to discontinue service. College Has New Professor. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvallis. Or.. Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Harry Rogers, professor 6f hydraulics at Lafayette college, Penn sylvania, has been appointed profes sor of hydraulics and irrigation en gineering at O. A. C. Professor Rog ers was graduated in civil engineer ing from the University of Wyoming and was professor of hydraulics and related subjects at the University of Washington for three years. By all means make your plans this morning to go downtown first thing and get that piano you've been talking about. We'll look for you. It will be many a day before such remarkably good pianos many just like new can be bought again at such exceptionally low prices and terms. Buy That Piano or Player-Piano Now! Whilq Prices Are at Low Ebb There's a tide in the buying affairs of every person, which, if taken at the ebb, leads to great savings. You'll surely come. you don't own a Player Piano you are denying yourself one of the greatest pleas ures life holds for you in ii ij. ,j,iimoi - -V This standard make player piano, like new, now only S535 A Piano Is a Necessity In Every Home Your Station in Life Demands One. 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The only de partments to be In operation will be the mechanical department, shipping room and ornce. Work will be re sumed Tuesday, September 7. Three Cars Derailed. ROSEBURG, Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) Two freight cars and one oil tank car were derailed near Tunnel 7, south of Glendale, about 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. The two freight cars rolled down an embankment and stopped in a ditch. The wrecking crew and wrecker were dispatched from here at once and the tracks were cleared in SO minutes after their arrival. Formula Offered for $32,000. SALEM. Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) Maeon C. McCoy of Waitsburg, Wash, in a letter received at the executive offices here today, solicits the assist ance of Governor Olcott in obtain Xo Law Against Allowing Fruit Juices to Ferment, hut Not Supposed! to Drink Them. SEATTLE. Wash., Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Request for an opinion on the legality of manufacturing home brew for home consumption, was made to day to Robert C. Saunders, United States attorney, by Charles Cowen. The letter was written from Mr. Cowen's country home at Deer har bor, Orcas island, and; in part, reads: "You are quoted in the newspapers as having stated- that you will not Issue a warrant for search of private dwellings for intoxicating liquor un less such is being sold or used un lawfully. Have a country home at Deer harbor, Orcas Island, and would like to make a little wine from fruit, strictly for my own use. Will you kindly let me know whether I have the legal right to do so?" The letter was referred to Gordon B. O'Harra, inspector In charge of the Most People Avoid The Second or Third Cup of Coffee But those who use Instant Postom can safely drink as many cups as they like Postum tastes much like the best coffee, but it contains no harmful element, so it can be used freely and with comfort "There's a Reason" for POSTUM Sold by Grocers Instant G POSTUM Made by Postum Cereal Co., Inc. Battle Creek, Michigan ing a federal appropriation of 332.000 Coy said he had discovered. Out of he would make public his formula with which to purchase a so-called consideration for the farmers of Ore- upon receipt of the federal appropria- smut blight preparation which Mc- gon and other states Mr. McCoy said tion. v , ' ' THE COLUMBIA pre sents the new George Fitzmaurice , special pro THE ... RIGHT TO. LOVE. nHrv- h-.r-R,; f?hj A 3 II NT i -' At Y& With MAE MURRAY and 1 DAVID POWELL An intimate tale of a woman's love-life in a for eign city. . Even more amazing than "On With the Dance." STARTS TODAY mil llf A If if mm i